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Trump May Delay Blanche's Attorney General Nomination
usa · CBS NewsUS President Trump has suggested that he may delay the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General until two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, leave office. The nomination has been put on hold due to concerns over the DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund'. Trump has stated that he has no objection to temporarily withdrawing Blanche's name if the senators do not support his nominee.
At a glance
- Trump may delay Blanche's nomination until Cornyn and Tillis leave office
- Concerns over the DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' have stalled the nomination
- Blanche's confirmation is on hold pending a resolution